Shift Leader Production AKR - 3rd Shift

Roechling Automotive•Akron, OH

10d•Onsite

About The Position

Röchling Automotive is seeking an experienced production leader for its Akron, Ohio facility. This hands-on leadership role oversees production activities, leads hourly employees, and helps ensure safe, efficient, high-quality operations during the third shift. The role supports the daily production schedule and performance targets in a fast-paced, high-volume automotive manufacturing environment. Plastic injection molding experience is strongly preferred.

Requirements

At least 5 years of manufacturing, production, or operations experience.
At least 2 years of leadership or supervisory experience in a manufacturing environment.
At least 2 years of automotive manufacturing experience.
Previous experience leading hourly employees in a fast-paced, high-volume production environment.
Strong understanding of production processes, safety, quality standards, and manufacturing KPIs.
Experience with production reporting systems and manufacturing performance metrics.
Strong leadership, communication, problem-solving, decision-making, and conflict-resolution skills.
Ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities and remain organized in a fast-paced production environment.
Ability to work third shift and provide overtime or weekend support as needed.

Nice To Haves

Plastic injection molding experience.
Experience in an automotive Tier 1 manufacturing environment.
Knowledge of Lean Manufacturing, 5S, KVP/Kaizen, continuous improvement, and layered audits.
Technical manufacturing education, apprenticeship, or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

Provide direct leadership and supervision to production employees, including operators, setters, forklift drivers, quality auditors, and other shift personnel.
Ensure the daily production schedule is executed while meeting safety, quality, delivery, and productivity targets.
Assign employees according to production requirements, qualifications, and staffing needs.
Coordinate break coverage, overtime, and short-term workforce planning.
Serve as the first level of escalation for employee, production, quality, and operational issues.
Monitor KPIs such as OEE, productivity, scrap, quality, and safety, and drive appropriate improvement actions.
Ensure compliance with company policies, EHS requirements, quality standards, and manufacturing procedures.
Conduct shift handovers and maintain accurate production documentation and records.
Maintain employee training matrices and coordinate required training and development activities.
Coach employees, provide performance feedback, and support appraisal and development discussions.
Promote 5S standards and maintain a safe, clean, and organized production environment.
Support KVP/Kaizen and continuous improvement initiatives focused on safety, quality, productivity, and efficiency.
Coordinate short-term maintenance and quality activities to minimize downtime and production disruptions.
Foster a team culture based on accountability, teamwork, communication, and continuous improvement.